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Milaap does not lend directly to the beneficiary. We facilitate loans through micro-finance institutions [MFIs] operating in the beneficiary's area. These MFIs identify needs, manage loans under statutory guidelines, and disburse funds. The website supports raising funds for these MFIs.
Funded
$ 836.26
Still Requires
$ 549.28
Rina Mondal And Group
from Basirhat, West Bengal
Purpose : To purchase varieties of better quality paint colors and necessary tools for her husband's painting business.
Rina is a 43-year-old married woman hailing from the district of North 24 Parganas in West Bengal. She has a household size of three members and a monthly income of INR 20,000. She wants to support her husband's business where he is a mason and he paints houses, buildings, banners, logo, etc. She wants to expand this for which she has applied for a loan amount of INR 115,000 from Milaap's field partner WeGrow. With the amount, she can purchase the necessary raw materials such as better quality paint colors, sandpaper, brush, tar pin o... Read more
Funded
$ 1,560.54
Still Requires
$ 849.10
Sahar Bano And Group
from Thakurganj, Bihar
Purpose : To expand paddy and rice business for a better future
Sahar, a 48-year-old woman featured in the picture raising her hand, resides in the village of Thakurganj in Bihar's Kishanganj district. She is committed to supporting her husband in their paddy and rice business. Her husband sources paddy directly from the fields, processes it, packages it, and sells it in the local market. Sahar's household consists of four members, with a monthly income of INR 25,000 and savings of INR 12,500. She is determined to increase their income and enhance their quality of life. With a loan of INR 20... Read more
Funded
$ 425.52
Still Requires
$ 1,020.27
Ladli Begum And Group
from Khoribari, West Bengal
Purpose : To purchase woods and necessary materials for shuttering business
28-year-old Ladli is a married woman hailing from Darjeeling, West Bengal. She has a household size of three people with a son and a household monthly income of INR. 25,000. She wants to expand her husband's shuttering business by buying some wood, bamboo, and other necessary masonry tools for his business. Hence, she has applied for a group loan of INR 120,000 from Milaap's field partner WeGrow. Ladli leads a group of two women. Both of them are engaged in income-generating activities and need a loan to expand their businesses. Your ... Read more
Funded
$ 343.89
Still Requires
$ 1,101.89
Urmila Singha And Group
from Khoribari, West Bengal
Purpose : To purchase woods and necessary materials for shuttering business
35-year-old Urmila is a married woman hailing from Darjeeling, West Bengal. She has a household size of four people with 2 school-going children and a household monthly income of INR 25,000. She wants to expand her husband's shuttering business by buying some wood, bamboo, and other necessary masonry tools for his business. Hence, she has applied for a group loan of INR 120,000 from Milaap's field partner WeGrow. Urmila leads a group of two women. Both of them are engaged in income-generating activities and need a loan to expand their... Read more
Funded
$ 964.82
Still Requires
$ 1,203.86
Manchana Kumari And Group
from Khoribari, West Bengal
Purpose : to buy more timbers, logs of wood of better quality
Manchana is a 28-year-old Married woman residing in Darjeeling district, West Bengal with her two children. She is engaged in the wood business and has a monthly household income of INR 25,000. She wants to purchase more quantity of timbers, logs of wood, etc to sell in the local market and to expand her business. She has applied for a group loan of INR 180,000 from WeGrow, one of Milaap's field partners. She leads a group of three women. All of them are engaged in income-generating activities and need a loan to expand their businesse... Read more
Funded
$ 1,304.82
Still Requires
$ 1,586.75
Soniya Khatun And Group
from Bindol, West Bengal
Purpose : To expand paddy business by increasing stock of paddy
Soniya, a 24-year-old housewife, lives in the North Dinajpur district of West Bengal with her husband and two children. Her husband is involved in the paddy selling business, which is the family's sole source of income. He purchases various types of paddy from local farmers and sells them in the local market. With his experience in the business and his commitment to maintaining high product quality, he has earned goodwill in the community, and his customers are satisfied with his products and service. Now, he plans to increase the ... Read more
Funded
$ 472.14
Still Requires
$ 1,636.29
Kalpana Das And Group
from Basirhat, West Bengal
Purpose : To expand fast-food business by increasing sale of chowmein, egg-roll etc
Kalpana, a 56-year-old woman from a small village in the North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, lives with her husband and daughter. For the past few years, she has been helping her husband run a roadside fast food stall. They prepare popular Indian snacks like chowmein (a noodle-based dish), momos (steamed dumplings filled with meat or vegetables), pakoras, and cutlets. While the business provides a modest income, it is barely enough to cover both household expenses and business investments. Kalpana dreams of expanding their s... Read more
Funded
$ 122.63
Still Requires
$ 1,684.60
Rupali Bala Barman Roy And Group
from Bindol, West Bengal
Purpose : To expand her corn business for a brighter future
Rupali, a 34-year-old married woman from North Dinajpur district, West Bengal, is actively involved in the corn business. She supports a household of four with a monthly income of INR 25,000. A diligent and hardworking individual, Rupali strives to enhance her family’s financial well-being. She leads a group of four dedicated members who work tirelessly to support their families and save for the future. As primary household managers, Rupali and her group recognize that improving their standard of living will lead to better househol... Read more
Funded
$ 157.14
Still Requires
$ 1,770.57
Chandni Khatun And Group
from Thakurganj, Bihar
Purpose : To purchase paddy, rice to expand paddy business.
Chandni, a 27-year-old married woman from the village of Thakurganj, Kishanganj district in Bihar, is determined to support her husband in their paddy and rice business. Her husband procures paddy directly from the fields, processes it, packages it, and sells it in the local market. With a family of four, Chandni’s household earns a monthly income of INR 25,000 and saves INR 12,500. She aspires to increase their income to improve their standard of living. A loan of INR 160,000 from Grameen Shakti one of Milaap's field partners will... Read more
Funded
$ 130.12
Still Requires
$ 1,797.59
Rukhsar Khatun And Group
from Haikalbari, Bihar
Purpose : With this loan she will buy more materials for her husband’s Chinese goods business.
Rukhsar is a 22-year-old woman who lives in Kishanganj district of Bihar with her husband and two children. One of them read in school in different classes. Rukhsar is a housewife. Her husband is a street vendor. He purchases different Chinese goods such as toys, torches, memory cards, gas lighters, wallets, calculators, rockers, etc. from wholesale dealers and vends them to trains and buses for his family’s livelihood. His products have a good demand amongst his customers. Now he wants to develop his business by purchasing more moder... Read more
